Being Neighborly | Middle schoolers raised $2,000 for Basket Brigade
Dec 19, 2025Six Kopachuck students made it their mission to help provide Thanksgiving meals for needy families in the area.
Senior center construction could begin in 2028
Dec 18, 2025The Greater Gig Harbor Foundation announced plans for a new, $14 million senior center at the corner of Point Fosdick Drive and 36th Street NW.
Donate in style to Fashion Pop-Up at Henderson Bay High School
Dec 17, 2025The Fashion Pop-Up provides free threads to Peninsula School District students. It’s looking for donations of teen-friendly attire.
Van der Veen Jewelers in Uptown closing on Dec. 23
Dec 16, 2025Owner Jann van der Veen died in April, and his family decided to close the store by the end of the year.
It takes a village to raise a Christmas tree
Dec 08, 2025The city of Gig Harbor’s Christmas tree has roots at Joint Base Lewis McChord and in a community’s desire to celebrate the holiday.
Santa lives in Lakebay
Nov 28, 2025He goes by Santa for three months of the year, and he said that the rest of the time he’s known as Jerry Nebel.
Washington Way program aims to make corrections centers healthier for everyone
Nov 25, 2025The old way resulted in chronic health problems for staff and worse outcomes for inmates. The Washington Corrections Center for Women is trying a new way.
Being Neighborly | Keeping a neighborhood safe, one slippery leaf at a time
Nov 21, 2025Mike Jewell volunteers to clear the driveways in this Rosedale neighborhood.
Discovery principal Delonna Halliday honored for promoting arts education
Nov 20, 2025Delonna Halliday incorporates art into learning at the Gig Harbor elementary school. The Washington Art Education Association recently recognized her work.
Basket Brigade hoping to feed 800 families this Thanksgiving
Nov 11, 2025Here’s how to donate or volunteer for the Basket Brigade, and how to sign up to receive a Thanksgiving dinner.
